With spring graduations fast approaching, it’s an apt time to highlight some student work from the past semester.  Today, we’ll take a look at Pratt School of Architecture Class of 2025 M.Arch Genevieve Garlock and her research into fire mitigation strategies using the Sea Ranch as a case study. From 'Wildfire-Resilient Planning in Sea Ranch' by Genevieve Garlock (Pratt Institute). Image courtesy Genevieve GarlockDefensible space design is of particular importance in the context of subdivisions in California, as the threat from wildfires places more pressure on architects to deliver resilient and ecologically responsible shelter to people in those areas. Instructor Jeffrey Inaba says that the overlapping of spaces foster a better sense of shared space and community integration. From 'Wildfire-Resilient Planning in Sea Ranch' by Genevieve Garlock (Pratt Institute). Image courtesy Genevieve Garlock The project is meant to occupy Lot 39B on the Sea Ranch. Garlock says the design works... Source: https://archinect.com/news/article/150480459/this-pratt-architecture-student-project-mines-the-sea-ranch-for-fire-resilient-space-solutions #this #pratt #architecture #student #project #mines #the #sea #ranch #for #fire #resilient #space #solutions